Netflix Drops Addictive Detective Thriller with 96% Score—The Twists Will Leave You Guessing

Ever reached that bizarre point on Netflix when you’re not sure if you’re in a never-ending buffet or some cosmic prank where your favorite comfort show keeps vanishing just as you find the perfect snack? Yeah, I’ve been there—one minute you’re sinking into the sweet embrace of another rewatch marathon, the next, your old go-to is ripped from the platform like someone yanking off a Band-Aid (and your sanity along with it) . But fear not, serial streamers—because just when you thought you’d seen it all, in waltzes a darkly witty, criminally underrated gem: Sneaky Pete . Now, I’m not one to shout about “must-watch” TV lightly (the term gets thrown around so much it’s practically background noise), but if you’re after something sharp, twisty, and dripping in off-kilter charm, you’ll want to clear your binge-watching schedule for this Bryan Cranston-backed caper . Is there a deeper joy than losing yourself in a series where the con is so good, even the protagonists can barely keep it all straight? Debatable. But that’s the beauty of streaming roulette—every now and then, a show lands in your lap that makes all the endless scrolling worth it . Go on, I dare you not to get hooked . LEARN MORE

Netflix users have been urged to binge all three seasons of a darkly comedic series which has just landed on the platform.

Thanks to Netflix’s revolving door policy when it comes to updating its available films and TV shows, fans rarely find themselves in a predicament of having ‘nothing to watch’.

Sure, it’s annoying when your go-to comfort series gets unexpectedly pulled from the streamer, but Netflix is constantly updating its offerings for viewers – which means there’s no shortage of programmes just a click away.

So if you’re looking for a new series to binge then why not check out this three season crime comedy created by Bryan Cranston, which boasts a 96 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Have a look at the trailer below:

Originally premiering on Prime Video back in 2015, Sneaky Pete follows the story of a recently released convict who takes on the identity of his cellmate upon release.

Starring Giovanni Ribisi as Marius Josipović, a con man who takes on the identity of his cellmate Pete Murphy after learning a gangster he’d previously robbed is onto him.

Marius then takes refuge with Pete’s family while working out a way to pay back gangster Vince Lonigan (Cranston) and save his brother from suffering the consequences of his answers.

Meanwhile, Pete’s family, who work in the bail bond business, are completely unaware that the man they’ve just taken in isn’t their long-lost son.

Marin Ireland, Shane McRae, Libe Barer, Michael Drayer, Peter Gerety and Margo Martindale also star in the series, which was co-created by David Shore.

Sneaky Pete sees a released con man assume a new identity as he tries to run away from his past (Prime Video)

Sneaky Pete would debut to positive commercial and critic reviews, seeing the adventures of Marius/Pete be continued for two more seasons, before Prime Video ultimately pulled the plug on the project in 2019.

Despite the series ending six years ago, its addition to Netflix has renewed interest once again.

“Sneaky Pete on Netflix got me glued,” one viewer revealed on X, while a second added: “Sneaky Pete is so b****y good !!!!”

A third urged: “I just saw that Sneaky Pete was added to Netflix. If you haven’t watched it yet, now’s the time. Great show.”

Reviews shared on IMDb were also overwhelmingly positive, with one person calling the series a ‘masterpiece’.

The series was co-created by Bryan Cranston, who also appears as a supporting character (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)

“The performances by the actors and actresses are truly remarkable! The show is filled with humour and action,” read another post, adding: “Each character is deeply developed, adding richness and complexity to the story. Although the last season may not have met the high standards set by the earlier ones, the series overall remains a remarkable achievement in television storytelling.”

You can stream all three seasons of Sneaky Pete on Netflix now.